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By Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)
Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)
Fall From Grace - Ben Johnson
In the past, my friend told me after the 1988 Seoul Olympic's 100m race that Carl Lewis was a sore loser for coming second to Ben Johnson. Ben Johnson won Carl Lewis. However, after failing the doping test, Ben Johnson was disqualified and he fell from grace. It was a big fall for him. The world will remember this for a long, long time. I think that it was a humiliation to him and the family, as a whole.
It was also not fair to other competitors that he had competed against. A few years back, this thing happened again when Lance Armstrong, a multiple Tour de France winners, who were denying about drug-taking, finally admitted to taking it. Armstrong had a huge gathering of fans globally, and he lost all of them by his foolish act, which he thought will remain hidden.
In Rocky 4 movie, we could see the Russian boxer taking drugs, after training hard, having good nutrition, having sports physiological support etc. The last thing before the boxer fought the match with Rocky Balboa was to get an injection, steroid, for an unfair advantage. This is nothing but a show of no sportsmanship.
Similar kinds of injection needles were found in Alberto Salazar's house. We were his fans, in the past, admiring his running feats, especially in New York City Marathon races. He was floating when he was running and winning the race.
Seventeen accusations from different individuals were reported against Alberto Salazar. The fact is that these are individuals who spoke against were earlier on taking him as a hero.
I believe that if a person who wants to win by using banned substance etc, it is wise that they give up sports, as they may affect their health in the long run and it is not good for them. They are poor role models for our youth to follow. Random testing is important to be given by the authorities so that performance-enhancing drug taking does not become rampant. It brings chaos to society.
Before one take drugs, it is important to think about oneself and the family, especially not to defame the family.
By Narayanan
He also has a Coaching group and he trains them on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm at Botanic Gardens. Those interested can call him at 91004369 for coaching assistance, to improve performance. There is also personal training that he does for many in a week. You can e-mail him at swift.rameshon@gmail.com.
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By Narayanan
Rameshon has taught in Hwa Chong Institution, plus several schools, and Republic Polytechnic as well. He has won many accolades and he was awarded Merit Award for 1991 marathon performance in breaking the national record of Singapore, at that time. He has made 22 male athletes do a marathon in sub-3hrs. He has made 7 female runners do sub-4 hours for the marathon, as well. He was inducted to the ‘Roll of Honour’ by the then College of Physical Education, organised by Singapore Olympic Academy, in 1998, for breaking the National record repeatedly 4 times, till he did 2hr 24min 22sec).
He also has a Coaching group and he trains them on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm at Botanic Gardens. Those interested can call him at 91004369 for coaching assistance, to improve performance. There is also personal training that he does for many in a week. You can e-mail him at swift.rameshon@gmail.com.
